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Andrew Gabriel wrote:
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"Dave Plowman (News)" writes:
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Homer Simpson wrote:
I want to break into the ring main and add a couple of sockets but
what is the current best or the recommended method of jointing the
cables - a "traditional" junction box like this http://www.tlc-
direct.co.uk/Products/AAJB30.html or to use crimps and heatshrink?
The joints will just be under normal bedroom floorboards.

Under floorboards is considered accessible so a JB is fine.

Providing you are able and willing to lift them if needed
during an electrical inspection.

If a new installation - or works which have to be checked - then it would
make sense to do this before laying any covering. If a *thorough*
inspection of an existing installation, floorboards would have to be
lifted anyway. If just a test, the existence of a JB or any cable
connector wouldn't show up - unless faulty.

So generally, they are
not regarded as accessible because it could mean damaging
any floor covering (which might be applied at a later date).

Which means some LV transformers etc can't be sited under floorboards
either.

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